KL Rahul is an Indian international cricketer and wicketkeeper-batter known for his technically sound batting and versatility across formats. He is a right-handed batter who has represented India in Test, ODI and T20I cricket. Rahul made his Test debut in 2014 before establishing himself as a regular in India’s white-ball teams. As of 2026, he has played 70 Tests, 98 ODIs and 72 T20Is for India. His international career includes 9,965 runs and 22 centuries, along with 197 catches across the three formats. Rahul has been particularly effective in Test and ODI cricket, with 4,288 Test runs and 3,412 ODI runs, while his ODI batting average remains close to 50.
KL Rahul Career Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kannaur Lokesh Rahul |
| Date of Birth | 18 April 1992 |
| National Team | India |
| Playing Role | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Batting Style | Right-Handed |
| Bowling Style | Does not bowl internationally |
| International Formats | Test, ODI, T20I |
KL Rahul Test Stats
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 70 |
| Innings | 122 |
| Not Outs | 5 |
| Runs | 4,288 |
| Highest Score | 199 |
| Batting Average | 36.65 |
| Strike Rate | 52.10 |
| Centuries | 12 |
| Half-Centuries | 21 |
| Fours | 510 |
| Sixes | 34 |
| Catches | 89 |
| Wickets | 0 |
KL Rahul has scored 4,288 runs in 70 Test matches, including 12 centuries and 21 half-centuries. His highest Test score is 199, narrowly missing a double century, and he has been an important top-order batter for India in challenging overseas conditions. His 12 Test centuries place a significant part of his international century record in the longest format.
KL Rahul ODI Stats
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 98 |
| Innings | 90 |
| Not Outs | 21 |
| Runs | 3,412 |
| Highest Score | 112 |
| Batting Average | 49.45 |
| Strike Rate | 91.08 |
| Centuries | 8 |
| Half-Centuries | 20 |
| Fours | 265 |
| Sixes | 79 |
| Catches | 84 |
| Wickets | 0 |
Rahul has accumulated 3,412 runs in 98 ODIs at an average of 49.45. He has eight ODI centuries and 20 fifties, with a highest score of 112. His consistency in 50-over cricket has made ODI cricket one of the strongest parts of his international career.
KL Rahul T20I Stats
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 72 |
| Innings | 68 |
| Not Outs | 8 |
| Runs | 2,265 |
| Highest Score | 110* |
| Batting Average | 37.75 |
| Strike Rate | 139.13 |
| Centuries | 2 |
| Half-Centuries | 22 |
| Fours | 191 |
| Sixes | 99 |
| Catches | 24 |
| Wickets | 0 |
KL Rahul’s T20I career consists of 72 matches and 2,265 runs at a strike rate above 139. He has scored two T20I centuries and 22 half-centuries, with his unbeaten 110 against the West Indies remaining his highest score in the format. Rahul’s last T20I appearance came in November 2022.
KL Rahul International Career Stats
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Test Matches | 70 |
| ODI Matches | 98 |
| T20I Matches | 72 |
| Total International Matches | 240 |
| Test Runs | 4,288 |
| ODI Runs | 3,412 |
| T20I Runs | 2,265 |
| Total International Runs | 9,965 |
| Test Centuries | 12 |
| ODI Centuries | 8 |
| T20I Centuries | 2 |
| Total International Centuries | 22 |
| Test Wickets | 0 |
| ODI Wickets | 0 |
| T20I Wickets | 0 |
| Total International Wickets | 0 |
| Test Catches | 89 |
| ODI Catches | 84 |
| T20I Catches | 24 |
| Total International Catches | 197 |
KL Rahul’s international career totals combine his Test, ODI and T20I records. Across 240 international matches, he has scored 9,965 runs and 22 centuries while contributing 197 catches as a wicketkeeper and fielder. He does not have international wickets because he has not bowled in Test, ODI or T20I cricket.
KL Rahul’s International Centuries
KL Rahul has scored 22 international centuries for India, with 12 coming in Test cricket, eight in ODIs and two in T20Is. His century record reflects his ability to produce substantial innings in both traditional and limited-overs cricket.
| Format | Centuries |
|---|---|
| Test | 12 |
| ODI | 8 |
| T20I | 2 |
| Total | 22 |
KL Rahul’s International Runs
KL Rahul has scored 9,965 international runs across Test, ODI and T20I cricket. Test cricket accounts for his largest share with 4,288 runs, followed by 3,412 ODI runs and 2,265 T20I runs. His highest international scores are 199 in Tests, 112 in ODIs and 110* in T20Is.
| Format | Runs |
|---|---|
| Test | 4,288 |
| ODI | 3,412 |
| T20I | 2,265 |
| Total | 9,965 |
KL Rahul Fielding Stats
KL Rahul has made a major contribution behind the stumps and in the field throughout his international career. His international fielding record includes 89 Test catches, 84 ODI catches and 24 T20I catches, giving him 197 catches overall. He has also recorded stumpings in both ODI and T20I cricket.
| Format | Catches |
|---|---|
| Test | 89 |
| ODI | 84 |
| T20I | 24 |
| Total | 197 |
| Format | Run Outs |
|---|---|
| Test | 3 |
| ODI | 5 |
| T20I | 4 |
| Total | 12 |
KL Rahul Career Summary
KL Rahul has built an accomplished international career as a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter for India, scoring 9,965 runs in 240 Test, ODI and T20I matches. His record includes 12 Test centuries, eight ODI centuries and two T20I centuries for a total of 22 international hundreds. His 4,288 Test runs and 3,412 ODI runs highlight his strength in the longer and 50-over formats, while his 197 international catches underline his value as a wicketkeeper and fielder.
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